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June 10, 2013 Steelton, PA The Steelton-Highspire School Board met on the above date for the purpose

of planning and developing the agenda for the regular meeting of June 20, 2013 with the following members present: President, Ms. Mary Carricato; Vice President, Ms. Rachel Slade; Mr. Barry L. Baumgardner; Mr. Joseph Conjar; Mrs. Natalie Grubb; Ms. Sarah F. Metallo; Mr. John Salov; Mr. Robert Spizzirri and Mrs. Rosemary Tonkin. Also present were Dr. Audrey L. Utley, Superintendent; Mrs. Sherry Roland-Washington, Assistant to the Superintendent; Leigh Beth Zema, Business Manager; Mr. Vincent Champion, Esq., School Solicitor; Mr. Travis Waters, High School Principal; and Mrs. Carol Hollern, Recording Secretary. Attached is a copy of a list of names of the members of the public who were present. Ms. Carricato called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Carricato announced that an Executive Session will be held immediately following the adjournment of tonights meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel.

PRESENTATION Skip Memmi of Dauphin County Community & Economic Development and Sean Donovan of CREDC gave a presentation on the Keystone Opportunity Zone that is located within the School Districts boundaries. Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the attached resolution to approve the Keystone Opportunity Zone. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. Seven members voted aye on roll call. Ms. Slade and Ms. Carricato voted no. (7 ayes, 2 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

PUBLIC COMMENT (Action Items) Sam Petrovich of 2645 S. Third Street, Steelton, asked the Board to reconsider allowing athletic salaries to be moved one step instead of being frozen.

June 10, 2013 Page 2 ACTION ITEMS PERSONNEL REPORT RESIGNATIONS Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve the following resignations. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

Amanda Grove, Elementary Assistant Principal Melissa Gilbert, Elementary Teacher RETIREMENT

6/30/13 8/15/13

Ms. Slade made a motion to accept the retirement of Annmarie Pisle as a paraprofessional effective June 7, 2013. Second by Mr. Salov. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) FMLA REQUESTS Mr. Spizzirri made a motion to approve intermittent FMLA for Richard Groff effective April 4, 2013 through the end of the current school year. Second by Ms. Slade. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) Ms. Slade made a motion to approve a Childrearing FMLA request for Erica Leonard from October 21, 2013 through November 8, 2013. Second by Mrs. Grubb. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEE ON PROBATION Ms. Slade made a motion to terminate Jamal Dixon as a facilities workers effective June 3, 2013. The Administration will not be offering full-time employment beyond his 90 days probation period. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) ELEMENTARY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Ms. Slade made a motion to approve the summer enrichment program, Camp Read a Lot. This program will be paid out of Title I monies. The following is submitted for approval. Second by Mr. Conjar. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

June 10, 2013 Page 3 Grades K2 Dates 6/25, 6/26, 7/9 and 7/10/13 Time 9:30-11:30 am Staff Salary Iris Brown, Teacher $25/hr Malonda Bowman, $12/hr Paraprofessional Janelle Hill, Volunteer Para 3-5 7/16, 7/17, 7/23 And 7/24/13 Same as above

2013-2014 SUMMER SCHOOL Ms. Slade made a motion to approve the following tentative list of employees for Secondary Summer School. Summer school runs Monday through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.12 noon, from June 24, 2013 through August 1, 2014. July 4, 2013 is a holiday. Teachers will be paid $25 per hour and Paraprofessionals will be paid $12 per hour. Free breakfast and lunch will be served to all learners. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)
Clarence Watson, Physical Education Tanya Sepela, English 11 & 12 Keri Poston, English 9 & 10 Erin Drayer, English 7 & 8 Michael Pilsitz, Civics & American History Zachery King, History 7 & 8 Scott Smith, World History & POD Steve Little, Math 7 & 8 Carrie Miller-Stine, Algebra I Andrae Martin, Algebra I Joe Proctor, Algebra 2 & Geometry Daniel Werbeck, Science 7 & 8 Barb Nicholas, Biology Carole Scomak , Business Brooke Conjar, Spec. Educ. Seniors Fran Jackson, Spec. Educ. Jr. High Shell Johnson, Spec. Educ. Sr. High Bob Butts, Paraprofessional Sonja Simmons-Settles, Paraprofessional J. D. McFall, Substitute Pat Bircher, Substitute Donald Banks, Substitute

LIBRARY AIDE Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve Drucie Lyons as a Library Aide from June 12, 2013 through July 25, 2013 (Wednesdays and Thursdays only) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Lyons will be paid $12/hour, not to exceed a maximum of 84 hours. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent) SECRETARIES/PARA-EDUCATORS CONTRACT Mr. Conjar made a motion to approve the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement between AFSCME District Council 90 Secretaries and Para-Educators and the Steelton-Highspire School District. The agreement will be effective July 1, 2013 through

June 10, 2013 Page 4 June 30, 2016. Second by Mr. Spizzirri. All members voted aye on roll call. (9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 0 absent)

REVIEW OF BOARD REPORTS Financial Report The financial reports for the month of May for the General Fund, Cafeteria Fund, Athletic Fund, Student Activities Fund, Construction Fund, Real Estate and Personal Taxes will be brought forward for approval at the June 20, 2013 Legislative Meeting along with school district insurance rates, appointment of auditors, and the 2013-2014 Steelton-Highspire School District General Fund Budget. Personnel Report Professional contracted services salaries, athletic appointments, substitute callers, facilities coordinator, and district solicitor will be brought forward for approval at the June 20, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Property and Supplies Report Athletic bid awards will be brought forward for approval at the June 20, 2013 Legislative Meeting. Pupil Services Report Approval will be requested at the June 20, 2013 Legislative Meeting for agreements with New Story, Yellow Breeches, and Therabilities. Superintendents Report Acceptance of a donation will be brought forward for approval at the June 20, 2013 along with review of the CAIU Board Highlights.

SPECIAL REPORTS Athletic Association There was nothing to be reported.

June 10, 2013 Page 5 PSBA Representative There was nothing to be reported. HACC There was nothing to be reported. Joint Local Government Association There was nothing to be reported. Strategic Planning There was nothing to be reported. Buildings and Grounds There was nothing to be reported. Discipline Committee Ms. Slade reported that a meeting was held in May and there is a need for a committee to be formed. Budget Committee There was nothing to be reported. Public Comment John Hoerner of 436 Second Street, Highspire, thanked Dr. Utley for providing graduation tickets for him and his wife and told the Board that a Junior Council member is needed by Highspire Borough. Erin Lysaght of 724 N. Second Street, Steelton, told the Board that her daughter has fallen below grade level since attending the District and asked if any Board members would be willing to tutor her. Sam Petrovich of 2645 S. Third Street, Steelton, told the Board that attendance history should be a requirement for summer school. Natasha Woods of 181 S. Front Street, Steelton, asked the Board when parents

June 10, 2013 Page 6 would be informed of uniform policy changes that were discussed at the Elementary Parent Advisory Committee.

Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Conjar. Second by Ms. Slade. All members voted aye.

_____________________________ Carol L. Hollern Recording Secretary

_____________________________ Annie M. Long Board Secretary

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